Middle Tennessee State University
Philosophy and Religious Studies (Religious Studies), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
🇺🇸Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States14 days ago
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Philosophy and Religious Studies (Religious Studies), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Philosophy and Religious Studies
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#145260) in religious studies, at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching five courses each semester, but university service and research are not required.
A Master of Arts in Religious Studies or a Master of Divinity is required by the appointment date.
Applicants with a specialization in Christianity will receive special consideration, as will those with a PhD in religious studies.
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 05/18/2026
